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Bell County, Texas

Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

One candidate is tracked for Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael Tice. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

May 26 runoff result: Michael Tice won the Republican runoff with 53.6 percent over Richard Sapp after a four-way March field and is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; no Democrat filed, per the county's official May 26 runoff results (Bell County Elections, results.enr.clarityelections.com) (Texas prints unopposed candidates).

What this office does

Justice of the peace. Justices of the peace handle the lowest-level court matters: small claims, evictions, traffic and minor criminal cases, and, in some states, marriages and inquests. The office is part of the judiciary, so candidates are limited in what they may promise.

This race. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael Tice

Republican

Biography

Michael Tice appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Michael Tice.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael Tice. Candidate information follows official Bell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Bell County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Bell County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michael Tice, full profileOfficial Texas election office